Communication and Media Studies Major, BA

Campus: NYC

In the BA in Communication and Media Studies, students take courses in communication, media studies, and content creation. Students learn to think critically about communication and media in their social and cultural forms. A degree in Communication and Media Studies prepares students for a variety of careers in social media, television, journalism, marketing, music distribution, publishing, public relations, politics, law, and strategic communication. Students are encouraged to have cross-disciplinary minors, study abroad and participate in internships.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	38-49
Major Requirements	42
Open Electives	37-46
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (38-49 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		38-49
Total Credits		38-49

Major Requirements (42 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major Core Courses
CMS 111	Introduction to Communication	3
CMS 113	Media, Culture, and Society	3
CMS 114	Introduction to Mass Media	3
Major Elective Courses
Group One - Content Creation
Select two of the following:		6
CMS 226	Writing for Media	3
CMS 228	Writing for Convergent Technologies	3
CMS 230	Podcasting and Audio Storytelling	3
CMS 280	Introduction to Journalism	3
CMS 297B	Topic: Special Topics in Media Content Creation	3
CMS 296C	Topic: Introduction to Media Production	3
CMS 296D	Topic: Multimedia Journalism	3
CMS 331	Strategic Communication	3
May select approved cross-disciplinary course in content creation - see Department Chair for approval
Group Two - Public/Professional Communication
Select a minimum of 12 credits:		12-15
CMS 119	Organizational Communication	3
CMS 203	Persuasive Speaking	3
CMS 205	Dynamics of Small Group Communication	3
CMS 206	Family Communication	3
CMS 213	Intercultural Communication	3
CMS 214	Interpersonal Communication	3
CMS 280	Introduction to Journalism	3
CMS 294	Language and Contexts	3
CMS 295	Participatory Communication	3
CMS 296A	Topic: Conflict Management	3
CMS 297A	Topic: Special Topics in Communication and Media Studies	3
CMS 313	The Dark Side of Communication	3
CMS 331	Strategic Communication	3
CMS 332	Self-Presentation and Impression Management through Communication	3
CMS 334	Persuasion and Compliance-Gaining	3
CMS 341	Citizen Journalism and Deliberation	3
CMS 396A	Topic: Communication Research Methods	3
MAR 201	Principles of Marketing	3
Group Three - Media Studies
Select a minimum of 12 credits:		12-15
CMS 235	Advertising and Consumer Culture	3
CMS 239	Milestones in Communication Research	3
CMS 242	New Communication Technologies and Moral Panic	3
CMS 244	Digital Cultures	3
CMS 245	Communication and Popular Culture	3
CMS 270	Political Communication	3
CMS 250	Digital Youth Activism	3
CMS 290	Current Media in NY	3
CMS 291	Sport Communication & Culture	3
CMS 292	Hip-Hop Feminism and the Media	3
CMS 296E	Topic: Brat Summer, Demure Autumn: Understanding Viral Postfeminist Narratives	3
CMS 309	Girls’ Media Cultures	3
CMS 310	Communication and Media Analytics	3
CMS 311	Ethics, Morality, and the Media	3
CMS 312	Introduction to Cultural Studies	3
CMS 313	The Dark Side of Communication	3
CMS 314	Media v. Government	3
CMS 335	Media and Gender	3
CMS 336	Propaganda	3
CMS 338	Media Criticism	3
CMS 481	Language and Power	3
INT 299K	Disability Stories through Film and Media	6
One additional Group 2 or Group 3 course (3 credits)		3
Total Credits		42

¹: CMS 280 Introduction to Journalism and CMS 331 Strategic Communucation may be taken for Group 1 or Group 2

²: CMS 313, CMS 297A, and CMS 396A may be taken for Group 2 or Group 3

Open Electives (37-46 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 37-46 credits - Internships (CMS 393, CMS 394 and/or DMS 393) are recommended. Students may apply up to 9 internship credits toward graduation.		37-46
Total Credits		37-46

General Track

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
CMS 111	Introduction to Communication	3
ENG 110 or ENG 120	Composition (Depending on placement exam results) or Critical Writing	3
Take one paired or INT Learning Community (LC) course		6
First second language course. See advisor for guidelines.		3
	Credits	16
Spring
CMS 113	Media, Culture, and Society	3
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2 or Group 3)		3
Take any one General Core course		3
Second language course if applicable or Open Elective		3
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
CMS 114	Introduction to Mass Media	3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
MAT 102	Mathematics for Life	3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 1)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course ^{(ARE course)}		3
	Credits	15
Spring
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
TS 105 or CIT 110 or CIS 101	Computers for Human Empowerment or Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computing	3-4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course ^{(WEC course)}		3
	Credits	15-16
Third Year
Fall
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course ^{(WEC course)}		3
Take any one remaining General Core course		3
Take one Open Elective Course ^{(ARE course)}		3
	Credits	15
Spring
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 1)		3
One Lab science course		3-4
Take any one remaining General Core course that is also a Civic Engagement (CE) course		3
Open Elective Course		3
CMS 393	Internship Program l	3
	Credits	15-16
Fourth Year
Fall
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one Open Elective course		3
Take any one Open Elective course		3
CMS 394	Internship Program II	1-6
	Credits	13-18
Spring
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one remaining Open Elective course		3
Take any one remaining Open Elective course		3
Take any one Open Elective course		3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	120-127

Communication Studies, BA/Communications and Digital Media, MA Track

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
UNV 101	First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community	1
ENG 110 or ENG 120	Composition (Depending on placement exam results) or Critical Writing	3
CMS 111	Introduction to Communication	3
Take one paired or INT Learning Community (LC) course		6
FIrst second language course. See Advisor for details.		3
	Credits	16
Spring
CMS 113	Media, Culture, and Society	3
ENG 120	Critical Writing	4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2 or Group 3)		3
Second language course if applicable or Open Elective		3
Take any one remaining General Core course		3
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
CMS 114	Introduction to Mass Media	3
COM 200	Public Speaking	3
MAT 102	Mathematics for Life	3-4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course ^{(WEC course)}		3
	Credits	15-16
Spring
ENG 201	Writing in the Disciplines	3
TS 105 or CIT 110 or CIS 101	Computers for Human Empowerment or Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computing	3-4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 1)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course ^{(ARE course)}		3
	Credits	15-16
Third Year
Fall
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course ^{(WEC course)}		3
Take any one remaining General Core course that is also a Civic Engagement (CE) course		3
Open Elective Course ^{(ARE course)}		3
	Credits	15
Spring
One Lab science course		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 1)		3
Take any one remaining General Core course		3
Take any one remaining Open Elective course		3
CMS 393	Internship Program l	3
	Credits	15
Fourth Year
Fall
MCA 601	Industry Theory and Practice	4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
Take any one remaining Open Elective course		3
Take any one remaining Open Elective course
	Credits	13
Spring
CMS 394	Internship Program II	3
MCA 603	Effective Speaking for Industry Professionals	4
MCA 610	Communications Research	4
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 2)		3
One major elective course in subject CMS (Group 3)		3
	Credits	17
Fifth Year
Fall
One major elective course in subject MCA from Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track or Social Media and Public Relations Track		4
One major elective course in subject MCA from Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track or Social Media and Public Relations Track		4
One major elective course in subject MCA from Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track or Social Media and Public Relations Track		4
	Credits	12
Spring
One major elective course in subject MCA from Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track or Social Media and Public Relations Track		4
One major elective course in subject MCA from Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track or Social Media and Public Relations Track		4
MCA 693	Internship (Thesis)	4
	Credits	12
	Total Credits	146-148